Although iron is well understood, iron deficiency remains one of the biggest nutritional deficiencies in the world. Iron deficiency is considered one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide and affects approximately 2 billion people. Iron deficiency results in anemia, a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells in the…
It’s estimated that 1.6 billion people worldwide suffer from iron deficiency and anemia. Those that are susceptible to iron deficiency are most commonly infants, children, premenopausal women, female athletes, individuals in disadvantaged communities, and pregnant women whom it can lead to premature births. In addition to these risk factors, women who have prolonged periods or…
Testosterone is most often associated with male health and well-being, but its role in women’s health and wellness is often overlooked. Why does this matter? In women, testosterone is produced by the ovaries as well as by the adrenal glands. The concentration of testosterone in females begins increasing as early as the age of six…
Estrogens play a critical role in women’s physical health but can impact their mental health as well. Here is a well-rounded introduction that is important for women and men! The term estrogen is a category used to describe four hormones: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), estriol (E3), and estetrol (E4). Though we understand estrogens to be…
Testosterone and muscle go hand-in-hand, but you might not know that testosterone affects your bone health. Here’s the science behind this and why you should care. Having adequate levels of testosterone in the male body is essential for healthy aging and the maintenance of bone and muscle health. When the health of these important organs…
Testosterone is a hormone that has hundreds of functions throughout the body. As we age, testosterone decreases and some research suggests declining testosterone levels could be linked with lower quality of life and even mortality. In this essential article, we break down the current clinical research on testosterone, longevity and quality of life. Does testosterone…
As men age, low testosterone can accelerate certain aspects of aging. Testosterone plays an important part in men’s health. It stimulates muscle growth and maintenance, bone strength, red blood cells production, using fat for energy, libido, and erectile function, and can help enhance mood and cognition. How does testosterone work in our body? Testosterone is…
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is quickly becoming commonplace with men over 40, but sometimes the solution to increasing testosterone and improving vitality involves making some simple and effective lifestyle modifications. Here are five scientifically backed methods for improving testosterone levels in men. 1. Decrease sugar intake. Research has shown that after meals, testosterone levels decrease.…
Though not as common as some other vitamin and mineral deficiencies, zinc deficiency can occur with restrictive dieting, a lack of meat intake, or excess intake of phytates found in legumes, seeds, soy products, and whole grains or oxalates which are found in spinach, nuts, and coffee and tea. 1. You’re tired and you get…
Our daily lives expose us to many things that can decrease our testosterone levels… Here are the top 6 silent killers of testosterone that you need to be aware of and the essential strategies to manage them. 1. Body fat Excess body fat is most commonly linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, BUT body fat…
